Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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In more than 60,000 completed events our DJs have achieved a positive feedback rating of 99.9% and our members that cover weddings and parties in Chester-le-Street have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Chester le Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Chester-le-Street are...
- The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Speeding Lights - Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
- Zunzo Party Hire - Fun, Friendly And Professional Service
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
The Boogie Knight
Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
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4.8 out of 5 | 29 trusted reviews
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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4.9 out of 5 | 8 trusted reviews
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
Speeding Lights
Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
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5.0 out of 5 | 7 trusted reviews
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Other Local DJs
These members do not currently hold a DJmark Award, however they are working towards attaining one as soon as possible.
This doesn't mean that they do not have the required documentation or positive customer feedback - just that they haven't shared that with us yet. If in doubt, ask!
Zunzo Party Hire
Fun, Friendly And Professional Service
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Typical DJ Prices in Chester-le-Street
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Chester-le-Street area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Chester-le-Street party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Chester-le-Street
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £150 - £169 | £169 - £265 | £265 - £400 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Chester-le-Street
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £225 - £270 | £270 - £420 | £420 - £600 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Chester-le-Street
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £125 - £155 | £155 - £233 | £233 - £410 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Chester-le-Street
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £100 - £146 | £146 - £211 | £211 - £260 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Chester-le-Street to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Chester-le-Street, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Chester-le-Street area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Chester-le-Street based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Chester-le-Street
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Chester-le-Street? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Chester-le-Street - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Chester-le-Street / 12 nearby
in Chester-le-Street (DH2 - 1 options) - More Details
Moorings Hotel, Hett Hills
Nearby (12 options)
Beamish Hall Hotel, Stanley DH9
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Durham DH1
Farnley Tower Hotel, Durham DH1
Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham DH1
Lumley Castle, Chester le Street DH3
Marriott Newcastle Metro Centre, Gateshead NE11
Newcastle Marriott Metro Centre, Gateshead NE11
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Durham DH1
Ravensdene Lodge Hotel, Gateshead NE11
Royal County Hotel, Durham DH1
South Causey Inn, Stanley DH9
Three Tuns Hotel, Durham DH1
0 in Chester-le-Street / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Brancepeth Castle, Durham DH7
Durham Castle, Durham DH1
Durham Town Hall, Durham DH1
9 in Chester-le-Street / 33 nearby
in Chester-le-Street (DH2 - 9 options) - More Details
Brockwell Centre (Pelton Fell Community Partnership), Craghead Road, Pelton Fell
Bullion Hall, South Approach, Bullion Lane
Nettlesworth Community Centre, Front St, Nettlesworth
Ouston Community Centre, Iris Crescent, Ouston
Pelton Community Centre, Front St, Pelton
Plawsworth & Kimblesworth Community Centre, Front St, Nettlesworth
Waldridge Fell Village Hall, Waldridge
Waldridge Parish Communal Rooms, Poplar St, Waldridge
West Pelton Methodist Hall, South View, West Pelton
Nearby (33 options)
Alington House Community Centre (Ritson Hall), Durham DH1
Annfield Plain & District Community Centre, Stanley DH9
Barley Mow Village Hall, Chester le Street DH3
Bearpark Community Centre, Durham DH7
Belmont Community Centre, Durham DH1
Belmont Parish Hall, Durham DH1
Birtley Community Centre, Chester le Street DH3
Brandon (Miners) Welfare Hall, Durham DH7
Brandon Community Hall, Durham DH7
Carrville Methodist Church, Durham DH1
Cornerstones (Methodist Church Hall), Chester le Street DH3
Craghead Village Hall, Stanley DH9
Esh Community Centre, Durham DH7
Framwellgate Moor Community Centre, Durham DH1
Great Lumley Community Centre, Chester le Street DH3
Hamsteels Community Centre, Durham DH7
Lanchester Community Centre, Durham DH7
Laurel Avenue Community Centre, Durham DH1
Mary Sanders Recreation Hall, Chester le Street DH3
New Brancepeth Village Hall, Durham DH7
Newton Hall Community Centre, Durham DH1
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Hall, Durham DH7
Park View Community Centre, Chester le Street DH3
Shincliffe WI Hall (Hut), Durham DH1
St Andrews Church Hall, Gateshead NE11
St Lukes Church Village Hall, Durham DH7
St Stevens Centre, Stanley DH9
Stanley Civic Theatre (Alun Armstrong), Stanley DH9
The Hut (Ushaw Moor Action Group), Durham DH7
Vane Tempest Hall (Gilesgate Community Centre), Durham DH1
Waterhouses Community Centre & Village Hall, Durham DH7
Witton Gilbert Community Centre (Cooper Hall), Durham DH7
Wood View Community Centre, Durham DH7
6 in Chester-le-Street / 79 nearby
in Chester-le-Street (DH2 - 6 options) - More Details
Grange Villa Working Mens Club, 10 Front St
Kimblesworth Cricket Club, East View, Kimblesworth
Ouston & District Social Club, Conway Place, Pelton
Pelton RAOB Club (The Buffs), Kingsway Villas, Pelton
Roseberry Grange Community Golf Club, Grange Villa
Whitehill Park Tenants Social Club, Gainford
Nearby (79 options)
Abbey Leisure Centre, Durham DH1
Annfield Plain Cricket Club, Stanley DH9
Annfield Plain Democratic Club & Institute (The Demi), Stanley DH9
Bannatynes Health Club Durham, Durham DH1
Barley Mow Workmens Club, Chester le Street DH3
Beamish & East Stanley Sports Club, Stanley DH9
Beamish Park Golf Club, Stanley DH9
Bearpark & District Workmens Club, Durham DH7
Bede Lodge Social Club, Durham DH1
Belmont Club & Institute, Durham DH1
Belmont Social Club, Durham DH1
Birtley Golf Club (Portobello), Chester le Street DH3
Birtley Masonic Hall, Chester le Street DH3
Birtley RAOB Club (Charles Perkins), Chester le Street DH3
Birtley St Josephs CMS Catholic Club, Chester le Street DH3
Brandon Cricket Club, Durham DH7
Brandon Sports Club, Durham DH7
Browney Social Club, Durham DH7
Chester le Street Cricket Club, Chester le Street DH3
Chester le Street Golf Club, Chester le Street DH3
Chester-le-Street Masonic Hall, Chester le Street DH3
City of Durham Labour Club, Durham DH1
Craghead Social Club, Stanley DH9
Craghead Victory Social Club, Stanley DH9
Deerness Leisure Centre, Durham DH7
Dipton Social Club, Stanley DH9
Dunston Excelsior Working Mens Club, Gateshead NE11
Dunston Freemasons Hall, Gateshead NE11
Dunston Social Club (The Clav), Gateshead NE11
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Cricket Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Golf Club, Durham DH7
Durham City Rugby Club, Durham DH1
Durham County Club, Durham DH1
Durham County Cricket Club (Emirates Riverside Stadium), Chester le Street DH3
Durham Indoor Bowling Club (Newton Hall), Durham DH1
Durham Masonic Hall, Durham DH1
East Stanley Working Mens Club, Stanley DH9
Esh Winning Football & Social Club, Durham DH7
Esh Winning Working Mens Club, Durham DH7
Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club & Institute, Durham DH1
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham DH1
Great Lumley Sports & Social Club, Chester le Street DH3
Holmeside Hall Social Club, Gateshead NE11
Kibblesworth Working Mens Club, Gateshead NE11
Lanchester Cricket Club, Durham DH7
Lanchester Social Club, Durham DH7
Langley Park Miners Institute, Durham DH7
Langley Park Sports & Social Club, Durham DH7
Langley Park Working Mens Club, Durham DH7
Lumley Snooker & Social Club, Chester le Street DH3
Meadowfield & District Social Club, Durham DH7
Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Durham DH7
Nevilles Cross Social Club, Durham DH1
New Brancepeth Club, Durham DH7
New Durham & District Working Mens Club, Durham DH1
New Kyo Constitutional Club (Monkey Club), Stanley DH9
Newhouse Club & Institute, Durham DH7
Osborne Working Mens Club, Chester le Street DH3
Oxhill Central Club, Stanley DH9
Red Lion Function Suite, Chester le Street DH3
Relton Terrace Working Mens Club, Chester le Street DH3
Royal British Legion Durham (Brandon & Meadowfield), Durham DH7
Rutherford Football Club, Gateshead NE11
Sacriston Catholic Club, Durham DH7
Sacriston Colliery Cricket Club, Durham DH7
Sacriston Working Mens Club, Durham DH7
South Moor Excelsior Club, Stanley DH9
South Moor Golf Club, Stanley DH9
South Moor Social Working Mens Club, Stanley DH9
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Social Club, Chester le Street DH3
Stanley Central Club, Stanley DH9
Stanley Empire Working Mens Club, Stanley DH9
Stanley Masonic Hall, Stanley DH9
Tanfield Lea Working Mens Club, Stanley DH9
The Old Church, Durham DH7
Ushaw Moor Catholic Club (St Josephs), Durham DH7
Witton Gilbert & District Workmans Club, Durham DH7
0 in Chester-le-Street / 2 nearby
Nearby (2 options)
Gilesgate Armoury, Durham DH1
Lancastrian Conferencing Suite (Federation Brewery), Gateshead NE11
0 in Chester-le-Street / 2 nearby
11 in Chester-le-Street / 92 nearby
in Chester-le-Street (DH2 - 11 options) - More Details
Bar So at the Royal Exeter Hotel, Exeter Road
The Bird (Inn), High Hold, Pelton
The Cherry Tree, Bradley Close, Ouston
The Chester Moor Inn, Front Street, Chester Moor
The Church Mouse, Great North Road
The Falcon, Hilda Park
The Garden Farm, Carlingford Road
The Newfield Inn, Newfield Terrace, Newfield
The Red Lion, Great North Road, Plawsworth
The Red Lion , Milbanke Close, Ouston
The Whitehills, Waldridge Road
Nearby (92 options)
Crinnions of Lanchester, Durham DH7
Ravensworth Arms, Gateshead NE11
Royal Hotel, Gateshead NE11
Seven Stars Inn, Durham DH1
The Avenue Inn, Durham DH1
The Ball Alley, Stanley DH9
The Bay Horse Inn, Durham DH7
The Beamish Mary Inn, Stanley DH9
The Big Jug, Durham DH1
The Birtley Ale House, Chester le Street DH3
The Bishops Mill, Durham DH1
The Black Bull Inn, Durham DH7
The Black Horse, Stanley DH9
The Black Horse, Chester-le-Street DH3
The Blue Spider, Stanley DH9
The Bowes Incline Hotel, Chester le Street DH3
The Bridge, Chester le Street DH3
The Britannia, Chester le Street DH3
The Butchers Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Charlaw Inn, Durham DH7
The Coach & Horses, Chester le Street DH3
The Coach & Horses, Stanley DH9
The Colpitts Hotel, Durham DH1
The Cross Keys, Durham DH7
The Daisy Hill, Durham DH7
The Distillery, Chester-le-Street DH3
The Duke Of Wellington, Durham DH1
The Dun Cow, Durham DH1
The Dun Cow, Gateshead NE11
The Fat Buddha, Durham DH1
The Fighting Cocks, Durham DH1
The Flass Inn, Durham DH7
The Fosters Lodge, Stanley DH9
The Garden House, Durham DH1
The Glendenning Arms, Durham DH7
The Half Moon Inn, Durham DH1
The Hamsteels Inn, Durham DH7
The Head Of Steam, Durham DH1
The High Crown, Chester le Street DH3
The Highwayman, Gateshead NE11
The Highwayman, Stanley DH9
The Hilltop, Stanley DH9
The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham DH1
The Jovial Monk, Durham DH1
The Lambton Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Lambton Worm, Chester le Street DH3
The Marquis Of Granby, Durham DH1
The Masons Arms, Stanley DH9
The Mill House, Chester le Street DH3
The Morley Wood, Durham DH7
The Moulders Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Newton Grange, Durham DH1
The Norwood, Gateshead NE11
The Old England, Chester le Street DH3
The Old England, Chester le Street DH3
The Plainsman, Stanley DH9
The Prince Of Wales, Stanley DH9
The Punch Bowl, Stanley DH9
The Queen Vic, Gateshead NE11
The Queens Head, Durham DH1
The Queens Head, Chester le Street DH3
The Rams Head, Durham DH7
The Ravensworth Arms, Gateshead NE11
The Red Lion , Chester le Street DH3
The Red Lion, Chester le Street DH3
The Red Lion, Stanley DH9
The Royal, Stanley DH9
The Royal Oak, Durham DH7
The Shakespeare Tavern, Durham DH1
The Shepherd & Shepherdess, Stanley DH9
The Shoes, Durham DH1
The Smiths Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Swan & Three Cygnets, Durham DH1
The Tap & Spile, Durham DH1
The Telegraph, Gateshead NE11
The Three Horse Shoes, Durham DH7
The Three Tuns, Chester-le-Street DH3
The Top House, Stanley DH9
The Towneley Arms, Stanley DH9
The Travellers Rest, Durham DH1
The Travellers Rest, Durham DH7
The Tudor Rose, Gateshead NE11
The Valley Farm, Gateshead NE11
The Victoria, Durham DH1
The Waggon Team, Gateshead NE11
The Water House, Durham DH1
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chester le Street DH3
The White Tun, Durham DH7
The Wicket Gate, Chester le Street DH3
The Wicket Gate, Chester le Street DH3
The William Hedley, Durham DH1
The Woodman Inn, Durham DH1
Chester-le-Street DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Chester-le-Street will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Chester le Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Chester-le-Street. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Chester-le-Street discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Chester-le-Street operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Chester-le-Street, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Chester-le-Street.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Chester-le-Street DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Chester-le-Street
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Chester-le-Street since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
| Who are the best mobile DJs in Chester-le-Street? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Chester-le-Street are: - The Boogie Knight - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Chester-le-Street? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Chester-le-Street - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Chester-le-Street DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £169 - £265 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
| I'm having a party in Chester-le-Street and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Chester-le-Street? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |